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Bogdan Norčič (19 September 1953, Kranj – 4 April 2004, Cerklje na Gorenjskem) was a Yugoslavian ski jumper of Slovene ethnicity. He competed at the 1976 and 1980 Winter Olympics.[1]
| Bogdan Norčič | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Yugoslavia |
| Born | 19 September 1953 Kranj, Yugoslavia |
| Died | 4 April 2004 (aged 50) Cerklje na Gorenjskem, Slovenia |
| Ski club | SK Triglav Kranj |
| Personal best | 168 m (551 ft) Planica, Yugoslavia (18-20 March 1977) |
| World Cup career | |
| Seasons | 1971–1981 |
| Indiv. starts | 15 |
| Indiv. podiums | 2 |
On 20 March 1977, Norčič crashed during an attempt at the world world record for longest ski jump. Although he soared a world record distance of 181 metres (594 ft) from Velikanka bratov Gorišek K165 in Planica in Yugoslavia, the feat was not official because he failed to land safely.[2][3] The same distance would be achieved as an official record, in 1983, by Pavel Ploc at Harrachov, and would be exceeded by Matti Nykänen at Oberstdorf in 1990.
Standings
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This was the first ever ski jump over 180 metres in history.
| Date | Hill | Location | Metres | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 1977 | Velikanka bratov Gorišek K165 | Planica, Yugoslavia | 181 | 594 |
Not recognized! Crash at world record distance.
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